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Threat Map

The major threats to counting and certifying the vote that we are watching. For each one we list what would tell us it is developing and what would tell us it is happening, with the sources behind each. Tracked through January 6, 2027.

15 threats watched: 6 active, 7 developing, 2 watching. 71 incidents observed in 34 states.

Where this threat is: Criminal charges used to influence election workers

Choose a state to see what has been observed there. A state is marked only where an observed warning or indicator, with a source, places a threat in it.

Active Force and coercion

Criminal charges used to influence election workers

Criminal investigations, searches, and charges are used, or threatened, against election officials, election workers, and the groups that register voters, to pressure them over how they do their jobs. Many such reviews find nothing, but the pressure can change what officials and groups are willing to do.

What has happened

  • DOJ warned Los Angeles County officials they risk prosecution as aiders and abettors if they knowingly count ballots from people on its noncitizen list. No one has been charged. California joins the map, now 4 states.

Where it has been observed

  • California Developing since Oct 16, 2026
    • Federal prosecutors warn local election officials they could face charges for counting certain ballots. Los Angeles County, California: DOJ letter to county counsel, copied to the Secretary of State and the county registrar · Oct 16, 2026

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